Back in 2008, we said:

The 2008 Volkswagen Passat is a roomy, comfortable mid-size sedan that feels sportier and more luxurious than most.

...more nimble and responsive feel of the 2.0T models (Turbo, Komfort, and Lux). Because the VR6 is quite a bit heavier, the real-world performance difference isn’t that great. The economical four performs almost as well, while costing less at the fuel pump and the dealer lot... Read More